Forecast for the Next Decade

By 2030, space manufacturing is expected to become a significant sector in the space industry, driven by the growing need for sustainable and reliable access to space.

Here are some predictions for the next decade:

1. In-orbit assembly and construction will become increasingly common, with companies like Nanoracks, Made In Space, and Bigelow Aerospace developing and demonstrating their technologies.
2. 3D printing and additive manufacturing will continue to advance, enabling the creation of complex structures and components in space.
3. Space-based material processing and recycling will become more widespread, with companies like NASA and private ventures developing technologies to recover and reuse materials in space.